Through the Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery service (ILL) we can make copies of items we own for delivery to you or order copies of items not in our collection from other libraries. Access the ILLiad system to submit requests, track their progress, and retrieve received articles online.
Contact the ILL department at 210-567-2460 or ariel-ill@uthscsa.edu with questions or comments.
What is Interlibrary Loan (ILL)?
- A service we offer when we borrow items not in our collection from another library.
- You can request ILL when you need an article from a journal that our library does not own, is at the bindery, or is missing.
- When you need a book or a chapter from a book that our library does not own.
- Other materials not owned by our library (i.e. dissertations).
What materials are available through ILL?
- Copies of articles from Journals, Book Chapters, etc. (as permitted by copyright laws).
- Circulating copies of Books, Dissertations, Audiovisuals, and other materials.
Who can use ILL services?
- Currently-registered UT Health Science Center and UHS Affiliates (students, staff, faculty, residents, and post-docs).
- Currently-registered Retired UT Health Science Center Faculty and Staff.
- Currently-registered Area Health Professionals (must present certificate or license for practice). As a reminder, this service is for individuals requesting information for personal or academic research. This service may not be used by health professionals making requests on behalf of libraries, corporations (includes law firms), or organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions about these services.
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Have a book or journal you think would benefit our collection in the long run? Use the Purchase Suggestion form to request the purchase of a book, journal, or other item for our permanent collection. We attempt to fill purchase requests, but cannot guarantee that funding will be available.
If you don’t want to wait for Interlibrary Loan, you may prefer to visit another library in the area. Most are open to the public, and many allow UTHSC borrowers to check books out under the TexShare program.
